Methods: Time to onset of pain relief with lornoxicam was compared with the quick-release formulation of diclofenac potassium in acute low back pain in a randomised, double-blind, multicentre study.

The following treatments were administered over a 7-day period: lornoxicam 8mg quick-release formulation or diclofenac potassium 50mg. On day 1, patients received in the clinic, no later than 2pm ...